Miscellaneous Indian Geography - Study Mode

[#136] Which of the following have almost the same point of beginning?
Correct Answer

(D) Indus and Brahmaputra

Explanation

Solution: Indus and Brahmaputra have almost the same point of beginning. Brahmaputra and Indus rivers have almost the same point of emerging. The Indus originates in the northern slopes of the Kailash range in Tibet near Lake Manasarovar. The Brahmaputra originates in the Mansarovar lake, also the source of the Indus and the Satluj.

[#137] Where is Arvi earth station for satellite communication?
Correct Answer

(D) Gujarat

Explanation

Solution: Arvi earth station for satellite communication is in Gujarat. This station works to the Indian Ocean satellite, which is located over the equator at a nominal longitude of 61.4″E.

[#138] An active volcano was reported at ________ India in 1991.
Correct Answer

(A) Barren Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Explanation

Solution: An active volcano was reported at Barren Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands India in 1991. The Barren Island volcano, located 140-km north-east of Port Blair, dormant for more than 150 years started erupting in 1991 and has since then shown intermittent activity," CSIR-NIO said in a statement".

[#139] The first Alumina plant in India is situated at
Correct Answer

(D) Korba (Madhya Pradesh)

Explanation

Solution: The first Alumina plant in India is situated at Korba (Madhya Pradesh). Korba is a city and an industrial area in Korba District in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. Korba is known as the Power Capital of India.

[#140] The Farakka Project is mainly aimed towards
Correct Answer

(C) Preserving the port of Kolkata

Explanation

Solution: The Farakka Project is mainly aimed towards Preserving the port of Kolkata. The Barrage serves water to the Farakka Super Thermal Power Station.